Sihanoukville Cambodia: Banks

Money Though Cambodian riel (R) is the official currency, US dollars are currently the de facto tender in Cambodia. Most businesses, especially hotels, restaurants, airlines, markets and souvenir shops set their prices in US dollars. Change of less than one dollar is given in riel. Always carry some small riel for minor purchases. 500 and 1000 riel notes are the most common and useful denominations. Money changers tend to give a slightly better exchange rate than the banks. When accepting US dollars, inspect the bills carefully. Marred riel is acceptable tender, but the tiniest tear in a large US note renders it worthless in Cambodia.

ATMs Sihanouk Ville now has several ATMs with international access including: downtown at ANZ Royal Bank; at the Ocean Mart near the Golden Lions; at the Golden Sand Hotel on Ochheuteal Beach; at the Holiday Palace Hotel on Victory Beach; at the convenience store opposite Mealy Chenda Guesthouse on Weather Station Hill.

Credit Cards Visa, MasterCard (MC) and JCB cards are the most widely accepted credit cards in Cambodia. AMEX is coming into wider use, as well as the new ANZ Bluespot card. Most businesses charge a 2%-4% fee on credit card payment.

Travelers Checks Travelers checks are accepted at most banks, many hotels and some restaurants. AMEX in US dollars are the most widely accepted travelers checks. Ana Internet offers currency/travelers cheque exchange and Visa and MasterCard advances.

Cash Transfers 'Instant' cash transfers can be done through MoneyGram or Western Union. Ordinary telegraphic transfers are available at all major banks.

Banks Banks provide currency and travelers check exchange, credit card advances, telegraphic transfers and all usual banking services. Most banks are open from 8:00 to 15:00 or 16:00PM, Monday through Friday. Some are open Saturday mornings until 11:30.

Banks in Sihanoukville

Acleda Bank

Western Union.

Ekareach St.

Tel: +(855) (0)34-320232

www.acledabank.com.kh

Cambodia Asia Bank (CAB Bank)

Western Union. Visa/MC

On the Golden Lion Traffic Circle.

M-F 8:00-15:30; Sat. 8:00-12:00.
Tel: +(855) (0)34-328899

Fax: +(855) (0)34-934120

Canadia Bank Plc.

Full range of banking services, including: MoneyGram, Traveler Cheque, Foreign Exchange, International Credit Cards & ATM Service MC
Downtown on Ekareach Street
Tel: +(855) (0)34-933 490

Fax: +(855) (0)34-933 697
Telex: CANADIA KA36188, SWIFT Code: CADI KH PP
E-mail: canadia.sb@canadiabank.com.kh
Web-site: www.canadiabank.com

Cambodia Mekong Bank Public Limited (MekongBank)

M-F 8:30-16:00; Sat. 8:30-12:00. Sunday money exchange 10:00 - 14:30. Visa/MC

Downtown, Ekareach St. in the center of town.

Tel: +(855) (0)34-933867

MekongBank

Ekareach St. in the center of town. M-F 8:30-16:00; Sat. 8:30-12:00. Sunday money exchange.

10:00 - 14:30.

Visa/MC
Tel: +(855) (0)34-933867

Union Commercial Bank (UCB)

Visa

Downtown, Ekareach St.

Tel: +(855) (0)34-933833.